Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Webster County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest Town | Providence |
| Coordinates | 37.43330, -87.77360 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Weslo Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1517218 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & N #5 | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Providence Mine | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Dotiki Mine | 1.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Smith Mine | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | NonProducing |
| Canyon | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Weslo Mine #3 | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No 1 Mine | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Dakota #1 | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Smith Underground No 1 | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Rough Creek Surface No 2 | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Green Grove No 2 | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Slover Creek No 11 | 2.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.